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Health

Special Olympics Tanzania athletes pose for a picture holding Special Olympics Unified Sports flag.
In the News

FanSided Spotlights Special Olympics Unified Sports with Refugees

FanSided spotlights Special Olympics Unified Sports with refugees.
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Special Olympics athletes cycling, cheering, and swimming with text ‘One More Tri Asbury Park: 4 ways to Go Green on Race Day’.
Community Impact

Help Sustain Our Planet this Earth Day with Tips from Special Olympics New Jersey

Earth Day tips from Special Olympics New Jersey athletes and staff are great ideas for competitors, fans, event organizers and world citizens of all types to make small changes that can have a big impact!
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Special Olympics athlete running for the birdie with badminton racquet.
In the News

FanSided Spreads Awareness to the Benefits of Badminton

The following is an excerpt by FanSided from the article titled Spreading the Benefits of Badminton:
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Close-up shot of a 2022 X-Games Aspen medal.
In the News

Test Your Knowledge of Special Olympics with 11 Fun Facts from Mental Floss

The following is an excerpt by Mental Floss from the article titled 11 Facts About Special Olympics:
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Drew McIntyre, WWE Super Star
Community Impact

Drew McIntyre Knocks Out a Special Episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio

WWE Superstar and Champion Ambassador Drew McIntyre joins the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast.
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Special Olympics Ghana athlete receives COVID-19 vaccine at our vaccination clinic.
Community Impact

Celebrating World Health Day with Equitable Care

Everyone’s health needs should be included in the healthcare system, and people with intellectual disabilities deserve to have access to a healthcare environment that best addresses their specific health needs.
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Chris Nikic dressed in bicycle gear hugs his dad wearing a bright orange shirt.
In the News

Style of Sport Honors Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic

The following is an excerpt by Style of Sport from the article titled The IRONMAN:
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Anne Costello, Dr. Timmothy Shriver, and Dr. Alicia Bazzano standing together.
Community Impact

Dr. Alicia Bazzano and Ann Costello Discuss Health and the Golisano Foundation on Inclusion Revolution Radio

Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer at Special Olympics, and Ann Costello, Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation, joined the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast alongside host Novie Craven.
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A Special Olympics athlete stands in a kitchen. She's cutting vegetables.
Athletes

Kayla Cornell Has a Message for Fellow Special Olympics Athletes: Let’s Get Healthy Together

Kayla Cornell is the head chef in her cooking class for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Male athlete squats on stage in a competition.
Athletes

Special Olympics Canada Athlete Excels in Gym & Kitchen

Special Olympics Canada athlete Michael Bandler, a four-time SO World Games medalist, has a passion for the culinary arts and uses his skills in the kitchen to help him train.
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